Persuasive Essay On Legalizing Marijuana

Have you ever wondered when and why marijuana was made illegal? The herbal plant, commonly used in medicines, was not considered a drug in the early 1900s. The Marijuana Tax Act of 1937 banned the use and sales of marijuana. This act was put in place due to careless slander. Marijuana, in America should be legalized because it is safer than alcohol and tobacco, marijuana funds gangs and cartels, and marijuana can replace toxic, addictive pharmaceuticals.

Even though It could become an addiction and problem to some, Everyone should be able to legally smoke marijuana recreationally because It could reduce crime rates and could possibly cut down on the overcrowding of prison inmates for minor chargers. Another positive side to legalizing marijuana is that it will generate a lot of tax money and could possibly be put towards community problems. One of the most agreeable points of legalizing marijuana are possible medical benefits, Although being legal still not everyone is able to attain a medical license.

Speculation that the plant started in Asia around 500 BC, shows the many positive uses of this plant called cannabis or pot were used often. The plant was later introduced to Africa, Europe, and Americas. The seeds were used for food, and the hemp was used for clothes and rope. By the 1600s, the plant had made its way to into the Americas, and states such as Massachusetts required farmers to grow it and use the hemp for clothing. Some speculated that that the ancient people who used cannabis did know a little bit about the effects that Marijuana

Marijuana is the most popular recreational drug globally and the third in America (Stuart). It is, however, unique because unlike many others recreational drugs, it also has a range of medical uses. The separation of medical from recreational marijuana is a challenging and confusing task, which has affected its legal status significantly. Consequently, nearly half of the United States has legalized marijuana for medical uses while a few others have legalized it both for medicinal and recreational uses. Nonetheless, there are significant reasons that make the legalization of marijuana completely beneficial as a legal recreational and therapeutic drug. Not only would it benefit patients and people using it for recreational purposes but it would

The purpose of this debate paper is to explore both sides of the following issue. Marijuana should be legalized for personal recreational use as well as medical use. I selected this topic because I felt it is one of the more controversial and longer lasting issue that the United States has faced. The topic of legal marijuana, medically and recreationally, has been at the focal point of many U.S. citizens, including politicians, for quite some time. I expect to discover the possibility for the positive impact on the economy that would come from the legalization of marijuana. I expect to also find statistics supporting the premise that alcohol and cigarettes are not only just as addicting, if not more, than marijuana, but they are also more dangerous

In the 1700’s both George Washington and Thomas Jefferson grew hemp on their plantations. Whether for medicinal or recreational use we don’t know for sure. In the 1850’s hemp was added to the US Pharmacopeia, the official standard-setting authority on over the counter and prescription medications.

For centuries in the United States the debate on whether marijuana should be legalized or not has remained ongoing. There are many controversial points on both sides of the debate, some believe that if given the opportunity marijuana can open up a whole new world into medical, agricultural, and personal hygiene products. Research on marijuana should at least be made legally available so that we can understand all of its potential benefits.

Marijuana is a chemical from an Indian hemp plant that gives off a high to the person smoking, inhaling, or eating. I feel that the use of medical marijuana should be legalized due to the many positive effects it can have on a person. Twenty six states have already legalized medical marijuana, but the other thirty four are still hesitant even though they are on the line. Marijuana has been shown to relieve chronic pain, help anxiety, possible treatments for pain due to cancer, and Alzheimer’s disease. These are major positive outlooks on medical marijuana and it could potentially help many people. There are a few cons including; addiction, motor vehicle accidents, and the irritation of the lungs. Even though these are minor downfalls on marijuana, there are many

While it’s true that everyone should be granted freedom of choice, individual freedom should only be given through certain boundaries that the law requires. If citizens are allowed too much individual freedom it will impinge on the rights of other citizens and that’s unjust. The Government should not legalize marijuana because it affects other citizens’ rights through secondary means.

Legalizing marijuana is beneficial to the consumer and the government, it also has little to no effect on the youth. The consumer is safer consuming marijuana than alcohol. The government can make money from taxing marijuana. The states that have legalized marijuana conducted studies on the youth, shows that there is barely any change in the amount of kids that consume marijuana.

Research Question: In the United States during the 21st century, should marijuana be legalized for recreational use for people over the age of 21?

American Society is currently undergoing a period of social revolution. From legislation granting marriage equality to the LGBTQ community, questioning the Voting Rights Act and Debating about the legalization of Marijuana, the government is now faced with the important task of dealing with law surrounding these revolutionary social concepts. One issue the legalization of Marijuana, is currently being dealt with and lawmakers are are faced with some important decisions. A main concern regarding the legalization of marijuana is how will such a law impact driving patterns and how can we address these changes to ensure road safety?

Legalizing marijuana is a heavy conflicting topic; some people believe it should be legal for recreational and medical use and others think it should be completely illegal. The benefits of marijuana mentally and physically are extraordinary and could affect America in a positive way. Legalizing marijuana would be beneficial to the United States and our citizen’s lives.

Imagine if you had a child with a deadly disease, and them taking multiple types of pills of many sizes and all sorts of side effects, vaccines and constant trips to the hospital, Then you hear about a plant that could replace all those terrible options. Marijuana should be legalized medicinally because it helps with many medical conditions such as Insomnia, muscle spasms, seizures, etc. It could be consumed in many ways such as vapors and edibles. Medical associations should be the ones that exert the rules and regulations with the legalization of medical cannabis and whom may use marijuana

Medical marijuana has been illegal under federal law for much too long and it is time to change that. Over the past years, much progress has been made inducing 28 states and Washington DC to have legalized medical marijuana at the state level. This is not the big goal though, we need to allow people to be able to be medicated properly and get the help they need to overcome or battle they’re sickness. We need to legalize medical marijuana in all states because their are people who are fighting for their lives who need this medication. It’s time our government stops classifying marijuana as a drug that we put on the same class as heroin, and legalize medical marijuana once and for all.